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Which of the following statements are true about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

A. The use of stimulants in small doses helps focus attention and reduces hyperactivity.
B. For children with ADHD, excessive fidgeting helps them focus on the task at hand.
C. Drugs prescribed for ADHD have the same effect on people who do not have ADHD as it does on people with ADHD.
D. Stimulant drugs taken for ADHD reduce symptoms by increasing the release of dopamine and serotonin.

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Answer:

A. The use of stimulants in small doses helps focus attention and reduces hyperactivity.

Explanation:

Methylphenidate is a common drug stimulant that is given to the children above five-year-old for ADHD. This medicine comes under a category called stimulant which increases the activity of the brain particularly that area which suppresses the level activity related to attention and concentration. but it has some side effects of stimulants.

  • Heart rate and blood pressure get increase.
  • Appetite loss leads to underweight
  • Loss of sleep
  • Loss libido
  • Mood swings etc.

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